Prognostic impact of weight loss during radiation therapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review
Published online on February 13, 2026
Abstract
Nutrition and Health, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundMalnutrition and weight loss (WL) are frequent in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) during radiotherapy (RT), affecting treatment tolerance and outcomes. Nutritional interventions aim to minimize WL and support therapy completion, yet the ...
BackgroundMalnutrition and weight loss (WL) are frequent in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) during radiotherapy (RT), affecting treatment tolerance and outcomes. Nutritional interventions aim to minimize WL and support therapy completion, yet the ...